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JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Nonetheless, 2014 may be a breakout year for e-motorcycles.

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MAY 14, 2014

The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015 The 2014-2015 plan. The investment plan update provides funding for a portfolio of project types, organized to reflect the supply chain of alternative fuels. Deployment incentives for light?duty in electric vehicles into fiscal year 2014?2015.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

billion gallons of renewable fuels to be blended into the US fuel supply (a 9.74% blend). Projected to occur in 2014, the “E10 blend wall” refers to the difficulty in incorporating ethanol into the fuel supply at volumes exceeding those achieved by the sale of nearly all gasoline as E10. million gallons; 0.004%).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001055 ) for light-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) fueling infrastructure financing strategies within the context of an early market introduction. This is the least developed supply chain element at this time. Category 3: Hydrogen producers.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. Earlier post.). Nearly all gasoline sold in the US is now E10 (10% ethanol). Reactions to the new delay.

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MAY 4, 2014

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply eight electric rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) to Turkish port operator Evyapport. Kalmar machines will be delivered between Q4/2014 and Q2/2015. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2013 fourth quarter order intake.

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JULY 31, 2013

Ford will offer the 2014 F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas, making Ford the only manufacturer in the US with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup. Click to enlarge. GM offers a CNG bi-fuel option for its HD pickups (e.g.,

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Global energy demand will increase 25% between 2014 and 2040, driven by population growth and economic expansion, ExxonMobil forecasts in the 2016 edition of its annual The Outlook for Energy. Light-duty vehicle fleet by type - projections. Emissions in OECD nations are projected to fall by about 20% from 2014 to 2040.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Light-weighting is critical for the future of our vehicles, not only to improve on fuel economy, but also to help improve vehicle performance. LIFT’s efforts span the entire transportation supply chain from conception through design, development, and production.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

On Thursday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged Fiat Chrysler with using at least 8 undisclosed auxiliary emissions control devices (AECDs) in light-duty model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0-liter

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

The frame is not only the foundation for the car’s greater driving capabilities, but the platform on which the 2014 Corvette Stingray is more precisely constructed. Laser-based vision inspection for quality assurance now includes Perceptron -supplied tools to monitor critical points on every Corvette body that comes down the line.

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JANUARY 11, 2013

One of four efficient powertrains for the Accord lineup, the new Accord Hybrid Sedan joins the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid Sedan in incorporating Honda’s first two-motor hybrid system. Its engine plant in Anna supplies engines and components to most of Honda’s auto plants in North America, with production exceeding a million engines per year.

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Consultancy Frost &Sullivan has selected UK-based lithium-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy to receive the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation. OXIS Energy collaborates with and supplies battery pack manufacturers that offer complete products. Further, the ESC will utilize 90-95% of the stored energy.

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MARCH 15, 2012

Under the terms of the development agreement, A123 Systems will supply 20Ah prismatic cells to ATBS for the production of complete lithium-ion battery packs for Geely’s new PHEV, which is expected to launch in China in 2014.

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JULY 16, 2013

MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the contract to supply the engines for six Chinese LNG carriers (LNGCs). retrofit ‘DF-light’ (gas mode without pilot fuel system). Steel cutting on the first ship will be in January 2014. Fuel-sharing mode (FSM) will be applied to each unit. The sixth ship will be delivered in the fourth quarter, 2017.

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DECEMBER 31, 2014

Cumulative light-duty NGV sales by segment. In a new report , Navigant Research forecasts that light-duty natural gas vehicle (LD NGV) sales will grow 119% between 2014 and 2024, culminating in 42.1 between 2014 and 2024, with the number of passenger car sales growing at a slightly slower rate (5.3% Source: Navigant.

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DECEMBER 24, 2011

According to the report, supply challenges for five rare earth metals. These five REEs are used in magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles or phosphors in energy-efficient lighting. Between the short term and the medium term (2015–2025), the importance to clean energy and supply risk shift for some materials.

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JULY 8, 2021

The 6,000 cells of the battery pack are packaged for maximum lightness and thermal protection. Rolls-Royce has halved the greenhouse gas emissions associated operations and facilities since 2014 and is on track to meet a 2030 target of net-zero emissions from operations.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

A leading European automaker is slated to deploy the new Bosch MRR rear mid-range radar sensor, which can precisely locate vehicles in blind spots or approaching from behind, in 2014. The new Bosch video camera supplies data for many different tasks.

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MAY 24, 2011

will supply ultracapacitors to Flextronics Automotive, a segment of Flextronics and a global automotive supplier, for the energy storage module of a recuperation system that Flextronics Automotive will produce to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in commercial vehicles. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 5 million for light-duty plug-in electric vehicle rebates to meet high demand for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, administered by the California Air Resources Board. $5

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. 2014 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The FUSO eCanter is the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck and will be delivered to customers starting this year in the US, Europe and Japan. The all-electric light-duty truck is cost-efficient and economical for users, as already proved within customer tests in Europe.

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MAY 6, 2013

2014 Sprinter. The electric fuel pump controls the fuel supply for the Sprinter according to requirements—i.e. The camera system also responds to road lighting by deactivating high beam automatically— when passing through built-up areas, for example. Click to enlarge. The familiar V6 diesel is available as an option.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). Industrial shipments of bulk chemicals, which benefit from an increased supply of natural gas liquids, grow by 3.4% In some areas, natural gas-fired generation replaces power formerly supplied by coal and nuclear plants.

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JUNE 22, 2016

ABB will supply ly state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, low-voltage power distribution solutions to COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes), the new car manufacturing facilities of Renault-Nissan and Daimler’s strategic joint venture located in Aguascalientes, Mexico. increase from 2014 to 2015, with the production of 3.4

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APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. These include technologies to improve conventional vehicles with the use of advanced lightweight materials; improvements in aerodynamics; and engines and powertrain technologies that improve vehicle efficiency for both light-duty vehicles and heavy trucks.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014. Click to enlarge. The combination of a new 3-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Nissan is using Nissan LEAF EVs paired with the LEAF to Home power supply system ( earlier post ) for demand response testing at several of its sales outlets run by subsidiary Kanagawa Nissan Co., Since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 the supply and demand of electricity during peak use hours in Japan has drawn attention.

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JULY 27, 2016

The power is supplied by a battery pack consisting of three modules of lithium-ion batteries with a total capacity of 212 kWh. Fuso Canter E-Cell As far as light-duty trucks are concerned, the all-electric drive is already a reality. Their maximum output is 2 x 125 kW, while the peak torque is 2 x 500 N·m. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 24, 2013

BMW Group and TMC first agreed to form a medium-to-long-term collaborative relationship for developing next-generation environment-friendly vehicles and technologies in December 2011, at which time the two companies also signed a contract under which BMW Group is to supply 1.6-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

These orders reflect the continued strong growth of natural gas and set the stage for continued growth in 2014, the company said. Quantum produces advanced, light?weight weight compressed natural gas storage tanks and supplies these tanks, in addition to fully?integrated engine becomes available in higher volumes.

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MAY 26, 2014

While its light weight helps raise fuel economy in vehicles, carbon fiber has its critics. An often-long supply chain has led some to question the material''s environmental benefit. MORE: 2014 BMW i3: First Drive Of BMW''s Radical New Electric Car The German.'

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MAY 3, 2021

The foundation of this new venture is WAE’s EVX modular electric vehicle platform—the new rolling chassis which distills WAE’s expertise in electrification, light-weighting, innovative chassis structures and vehicle and system integration into one advanced architecture.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

AGM batteries used in a Start-Stop system help reduce fuel consumption as the engine shuts off when the vehicle comes to a stop in traffic or at a red light. The 2015 Ford F-150 became available to drivers in late 2014. In 2013, Johnson Controls began supplying batteries for Ford’s Fusion Auto Start-Stop vehicle.

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JANUARY 24, 2014

a global aluminum products company formerly known as Alcan Engineered Products and headquartered in Amsterdam, and UACJ Corporation ( UACJ ), a Japan-based global aluminum manufacturer, are joining forces with a view to supply and market aluminum Body-in-White sheet to the North American automotive industry. Constellium N.V, billion (US$4.9

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Ford has begun production of the 2014 F-150 with the gaseous fuel prep option, making Ford the only manufacturer with an available CNG/LPG-capable half-ton pickup. The 2014 Ford F-150 with 3.7-liter In Florida, fleet customers will be eligible for rebates of up to $25,000 beginning in 2014. 2014 F-150 light-duty pickup.

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